American voice director, script writer, and voice actor who works with Funimation. McDonald has played multiple roles across Dragon Ball games and television series, as well as contributing to the writing and direction of the English dubs.
McDonald voiced Hero (Evil) in Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Tenkaichi and has been one of the voices for the Future Warrior across the Xenoverse games. He also voiced Zahha in Dragon Ball Legends, showcasing his participation in both the mainline anime and expanded video game universe. Additionally, McDonald served as a script writer for Dragon Ball Z Kai, helping shape the dialogue of the remastered series.
Beyond voice acting, McDonald has contributed as a voice director for multiple anime productions through Funimation. His dual expertise in both performance and writing has made him a multifaceted contributor to the English anime dubbing process across numerous franchises.
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